At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure quality in aerospace engineering projects.
- Company: Established aerospace company with a focus on complex machining.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a senior leadership team and make a real impact in aerospace quality assurance.
- Qualifications: Experience in aerospace quality roles and strong knowledge of AS9100 required.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
Do you have a strong background in aerospace or similar engineering sectors with a strong understanding of AS9100? Can you lead and develop a team of skilled engineers and inspectors? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is recruiting a Senior Quality Engineer for our client in the Bristol area. You will be a key part of the business as a member of the senior leadership team, and you will ensure the Quality assurance activities comply with AS9100 and Customer Requirements.
The Company: Our client specialises in machining complex machined parts for the aerospace industry. They’re an established business in their field and work with market-leading names to assist them with the manufacturing of parts.
The Role:
- Maintain and Improve the Quality Management System
- Lead an internal team of Quality Engineers
- Support new product introduction activities, including inspection plans, control plans, and AS9102 FAIR approval
- Assist with APQP and PPAP activities, including supplier PPAP approval and compliance checks
- Review engineering drawings and specifications to identify quality and manufacturing risks
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone tools
- Monitor supplier quality performance and carry out supplier audits and development activities
- Maintain quality documents, records, and aerospace traceability requirements
- Prepare quality reports and monitor KPIs including scrap, rework, and yield
About you:
- Proven experience in a Quality role within aerospace or high-integrity engineering
- Strong knowledge of AS9100
- Experience with inspection techniques and tools
- Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
- Confident communicator, able to engage customers, auditors, and internal teams
- Experience with managing and developing skilled technical staff
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods
- Relevant engineering or quality qualification (or equivalent experience)
The hours of work are Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4pm, and 7:30am – 12:30pm on Friday.
Benefits:
- Up to £55,000
- Company Pension
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced Family Friendly benefits
- Health care cash plan
- DIS benefit
- Onsite Free Parking
If you are interested please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
Quality Engineer in Bitton employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
At Kingston Barnes Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in Tewkesbury. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities for apprentices and a competitive benefits package, including 30 days of holiday and standby allowances, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in engineering maintenance.
